Social media automation has a dicey reputation, as many people believe that it robs social media of its humanity. I understand and appreciate that sentiment. Read the full blog post here: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/social-media-strategy/how-social-automation-can-be-good-not-evil/

Learn how social media engagement helps your SEO, and what your brand can do to build credibility with every post. Read the full blog post here: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/social-media-strategy/social-media-posts-improve-seo/

Facebook Live’s video streams engage your audience in ways pre-recorded content can’t match. Here’s how to add it to your social strategy. Read the full blog post here: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/social-media-strategy/facebook-live-for-business/

There’s no shame in selling overtly when you have great content. Learn how four brands perfected the art of “shameless” content marketing. Read the full blog post here: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/content-marketing/marketing-that-works/

Your customers crave tools and useful content, but they also want guidance on how to use them. Meet that need with consultative content. Read the full blog post here: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/content-marketing/serve-the-customer-with-consultative-content/

Podcast listenership continues to increase, and a new study proves the power of podcast advertising. Read the full blog post here: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/content-marketing/7-new-podcast-facts-and-statistics-for-2016/

As a marketer, you’ve failed if you can’t get your target to take action. Don’t be afraid of being obvious in your ask. Read the full blog post here: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/digital-marketing/being-obvious-in-marketing/

Millennials and live video will force companies to embrace documentary-style communication in 2017—next year’s big marketing trend, says Jay Baer. Read the full blog post here: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/content-marketing/why-brand-stories-must-move-from-fiction-to-nonfiction/

Streamline your social media marketing processes and create better social content with these seven essential apps. Read the full blog post here: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/social-media-tools/social-media-marketing-apps/

The era of the marketing org chart is over, and generalists are replacing specialists, writes Jay Baer. Read the full blog post here: http://www.convinceandconvert.com/digital-marketing/your-marketing-org-chart-doesnt-work/